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The Ohio State Buckeyes just added a new quarterback to their 2025 roster, bringing former Houston Christian QB Eli Brickhandler to Columbus. Brickhandler has previous starting experience, so what kind of impact could he have on this year's Buckeye football team as he joins Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin, and Tavien St. Clair in the OSU quarterback room?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
Julian Sayin had the spring game edge, but Lincoln Kienholz isn't going away. Today on The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we dig into the QB battle that's heading into summer dead even. What does Ryan Day want to see next? And where does freshman Tavien St. Clair fit in? This one's going the distance. Thursday, May 8, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast
The Buckeyes' spring camp is over, but the quarterback picture is anything but clear. On today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we dive deep into the ongoing QB battle between Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and freshman Tavien St. Clair.
The Buckeyes' quarterback competition is just getting started — and the race is wide open. Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair are all battling for the starting job, but this spring isn't just about stats — it's about leadership, mental toughness, and who can handle the pressure of being QB1 at Ohio State. In this breakdown:
The Ohio State Buckeyes will wrap up their spring football season on Saturday with the annual Spring Game, but there has already been a lot to talk about this spring, as the Buckeyes look to replace more than a dozen key starters from the national championship team.. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com got to watch all of Ohio State's practice on Friday, and have a lot to talk about, including:How the race for the starting quarterback position between Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin, and Tavien St. Clair may have taken a turnThe freshman running back who was impressive againThe young wide receiver who could be on the verge of a breakoutWhat the offensive line could look like for the Texas gameThe defensive backs who are quietly - and loudly having very good springsAnd much more
It's Game Week!Okay, not a real game, but a spring game. And I'm on a flight to Columbus, Ohio to call my first ever game at The Horseshoe for Big Ten Network.Spring football always brings excitement. It's a time of hope, opportunity, and fresh beginnings for every player on the roster.For the Ohio State Buckeyes, this spring is about the 2025 team beginning to write their own story following a thrilling College Football Playoff championship run. The energy around the program is electric, and this weekend gives us a first glimpse of what's to come.On today's Y-Option podcast, presented by our founding partner 76, we dive into a full preview of the Buckeyes. I break down critical position battles and explain why I believe Ryan Day's squad is primed for another CFP run. And here's a spoiler: it's not just because of their talent-rich roster - it's the competitive culture Day has built that could be the difference maker.One of the young men immersed in that environment is freshman quarterback Tavien St. Clair, a hometown kid who grew up less than an hour from Ohio State's campus. Now he's living his dream, wearing scarlet and gray this spring. Tavien and I sat down last summer at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles, and in today's episode, you'll hear that conversation—his journey, his mindset, and the legacy he hopes to build.Reflecting on that conversation reminded me of how special the Elite 11 experience has been for me over nearly two decades.Back in 2009, my first year on the Elite 11 staff, the MVP was Jake Heaps. That class also featured Devin Gardner, Chandler Whitmer, Blake Bell, Nick Montana, and others. Meeting those athletes when they were 17 years old gave me a window into the unique world of top-tier quarterback prospects - a world filled with pressure, passion, and unpredictable journeys.Now heading into my 17th year with Elite 11, we'll share the same message with this year's class that we gave to the ‘09 group and that we spell out in the best-selling book 5-Star QB: “The only thing that's guaranteed is that your path won't go exactly as you envision it.”Looking back on that 2009 class, that truth has played out in so many ways:* Jake Heaps transferred three times before a run in the NFL and is now a head coach in high school & the head coach of Elite 11.* Devin Gardner played both wide receiver and quarterback at Michigan and now shines as a broadcaster with FOX Sports.* Chandler Whitmer played at Illinois and UCONN and now serves as the QB coach at Indiana and in my eyes, is a rising star in the coaching ranks.* Blake Bell won three Super Bowls - as a tight end.* Nick Montana went from Washington to Tulane and today, he's the co-founder and CEO of his own company.Every one of them, like every Elite 11 QB since, imagined a long NFL career. And while not all had the career of Tom Brady or Jared Goff, they each carry incredible stories, filled with grit, growth, and perspective.It's a reminder that behind every 4 or 5-star ranking is a real human story. And here at Y-Option, we're committed to telling those stories and shining a light on who these young athletes are vs who they are told they should be.Hope you enjoy today's episode featuring Buckeye signal-caller Tavien St. Clair - and as we evaluate their talent this Saturday in their spring game, let's all remember that each of the players also have a story worth sharing.Much love, and as always… Stay Steady,YogiThis episode was executive produced by Jim Thornby and edited by Victor RenThis podcast is a Best Coast Media productionY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe
Ohio State freshman quarterback Tavien St. Clair is settling into life in Columbus! He sat down with reporters to discuss his first few months on campus, the transition to college football, and what he's learning in his early days as a Buckeye. How is the highly touted QB adjusting to the speed of the game and the demands of Ohio State's offense? Find out in this exclusive update!
The Ohio State Buckeyes held their second practice of 2025 spring football on Wednesday, giving us another look at how the team is working to replace the departed stars of its 2024 national championship team.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they saw and what they learned inside practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, as well as talking to Ohio State's quarterbacks and running backs following practice. What's the latest on the battle for the starting quarterback job between Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair? And how are James Peoples, CJ Donaldson, and the rest of the running back room working to replace departed stars TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins?
New Ohio State quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler is keeping a close eye on Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin, and Tavien St. Clair as they compete for the starting job. While all three have flashed their potential early in spring camp, Fessler says the key to winning the job is consistency. Who will separate themselves in this heated battle?
Ohio State Spring Practice Begins: Key Observations from Day1 In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman delve into the first day of Ohio State's spring football practice. They discuss notable performances from quarterbacks Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair, updates on positional changes including C.J. Hicks moving to defensive end, and insights from their discussion with head coach Ryan Day. The episode also covers the ongoing development of team leadership, the significance of new players like Devin Sanchez and Quincy Porter, and the impact of offseason training. Tune in to hear all the key takeaways from the start of spring camp for the Ohio State Buckeyes. 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:29 Spring Practice Begins 01:11 Quarterback Rotation Insights 02:34 New Players and Depth Chart 04:30 Leadership and Team Dynamics 10:04 Position Changes and Player Development 12:59 Transfers and Roster Updates 18:19 Offensive Line Versatility 19:37 Wide Receiver Lineup and Performance 20:39 Challenges for Freshman Players 22:04 Safety Position Dynamics 24:03 Versatility in Defensive Roles 26:44 Spring Practice Highlights 33:31 Offensive Line Adjustments 36:50 Book Project and Closing Remarks
The Ohio State Buckeyes opened spring practice for the 2025 college football season on Monday inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, marking the official start to the defense of their 2024 national championship. There are dozens of fascinating storylines surrounding the team this spring, as they work to replace the class of seniors who led them on that historic run to a title. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from OSU head coach Ryan Day following that first practice, including his thoughts on the race for the starting quarterback battle between Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair, how they are working to replace the departed senior leaders, and much more.
The Buckeyes' quarterback room is getting a major reset for 2025! On this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, Joe breaks down who's leaving, who's returning, and who's stepping up to lead Ohio State's offense next season. Will Julian Sayin take over as QB1? Can Lincoln Kienholz challenge for the job? What role will 5-star freshman Tavien St. Clair play? Plus, could the Buckeyes add a veteran QB from the portal? Get all the latest insights and analysis! Drop your thoughts in the comments!
The Ohio State Buckeyes open spring football practice on Monday, and the battle for the starting quarterback position will be a hot topic among OSU fans. With Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair battling for the starting spot, new QB coach Billy Fessler will have a crucial role to play this spring. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Fessler about those three quarterbacks, what traits he's looking for in a starter, what he learned working under Chip Kelly last fall, and much more.
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One year ago, Ohio State added former Kansas State transfer QB Will Howard to its roster, and entered spring with some uncertainty about whether Howard would be good enough to lead the team to a championship. Twelve months later, Howard is at the NFL Combine after winning a national championship, and Ryan Day and the Buckeyes are trying to figure out how they can replace him.Thursday at the NFL Combine, former OSU cornerback Denzel Burke, always one of the most brutally-honest interview subjects in the program, shared his thoughts on the upcoming QB battle. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com takes a look at how things could shake out between Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, Tavien St. Clair, and more.
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It will be a battle for the ages, alright.With so many changes happening at Ohio State this offseason, Ryan Day says there will be a quarterback brewing between Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz and freshman Tavien St. Clair.While John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) believe there is some merit to this, they both agree we may have a two-man race after the spring game.The guys then shared their way-too-early national championship contenders for next season.As the pressure mounts for Lincoln Riley at USC, who could have seen Urban Meyer actually picking a team like Texas over Ohio State for next season?False Start was most presidential on the most presidential of Presidents' Days.
So that Will Howard did a decent job here in Columbus, huh? He's off to the NFL. That means another Buckeye will need to take the offensive helm. We know the names: Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, Tavien St. Clair. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to wax poetic on that tussle for snaps. We also dive deep on recruiting given the litany of staff changes. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You may have forgotten, but today is National Signing Day.From Ohio State's perspective, the real signing day happened two months ago, as the Buckeyes signed 26 high school players during the early signing period. Ohio State isn't expected to add any more scholarship players to its high school recruiting class for 2025, making the traditional February signing day a non-event for the Buckeyes.That said, we didn't spend much time talking about Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class on Real Pod Wednesdays during the early signing period because the Buckeyes were preparing to play in the College Football Playoff at the time. So we felt the secondary signing day would be an appropriate time for us to take a more complete look at Ohio State's new crop of freshmen.Eleven Warriors recruiting reporter Garrick Hodge joins us on this week's Real Pod Wednesdays as we share our overall thoughts on the 2025 class and make our picks for who we think will be some of the class' biggest stars and hidden gems.The full rundown for this week's show:0:00 Intro3:31 Overall Thoughts on Ohio State's Fifth-Ranked 2025 Recruiting Class7:43 Devin Sanchez, Tavien St. Clair Headline the 2025 Class17:09 Projecting Some of the Other Future Stars from Ohio State's 2025 Class22:19 Freshmen with the Best Chance to Play Early25:51 How Ohio State's Transfer Class Supplements Its High School Recruiting Class29:00 Nate Roberts, Bodpegn Miller, Trajen Odom Among Intriguing Developmental Prospects34:18 Potential Commits and Priority Positions in the 2026 Recruiting Class
Just over a week after winning the 2024 College Football National Championship over Notre Dame, it's time to start previewing the 2025 Ohio State football team as it looks to replace a number of veteran leaders. First up is the quarterback position, where third-year Lincoln Kienholz, second-year Julian Sayin, and first-year Tavien St. Clair will enter spring ball with the starting spot wide open. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to take an early look at the three scholarship quarterbacks, and discuss whether the Buckeyes need to look to add another signal-caller in the Transfer Portal.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are going to lose at least two quarterbacks off of their roster at the end of the 2024 season, with Will Howard out of eligibility, and Devin Brown set to enter the Transfer Portal. With Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, Air Noland, and Tavien St. Clair currently on track to play in 2025, will Ryan Day go after another quarterback in the Transfer Portal or choose to stand pat?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the pros and cons of pursuing a top target in the portal, or even adding a veteran backup for depth.